Outpatient mental health counseling services

Wellness Services

Yoga

The western-based medical field has recently acknowledged benefits of yoga for soothing the Central Nervous System, reducing blood pressure, and relieving symptoms of anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress. Research has also indicated yoga practice is effective for helping individuals with traumatic background more effectively tolerate sensory and environmental stimulation responsible for triggering symptoms of reactivity and hyper-vigilance. At Age to Age Counseling, our yoga classes are designed to support all students, regardless of ability, in developing new and more effective coping strategies to manage stress. Find out more at:

Meditation

Meditation has been found useful in a number of studies for reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety and insomnia. Some mental health counseling models are grounded on a philosophy of mindful practices, designed to assist the individual in staying present-centered rather than becoming activated by past memories or future fears. Our Tantric meditation class is suitable for all levels of practitioners and includes pranayama (breath awareness exercises) along with guided meditation and visualizations to cultivate deeper awareness of the self and energy centers in the body. For general information about meditation and mental health see:

Reiki

Reiki is an Japanese energy practice gaining recognition in the United States. It focuses on universal energy and the transmission or exchange of energy. The word Reiki can be translated as “universal life force” and Reiki practice focuses on opening and balancing an individual’s flow of energy through the body. Reiki sessions are available at Age to Age Counseling on a limited basis. For more information, please speak with your individual counselor. Currently research examining the efficacy of Reiki therapy with Mental Health concerns is scant. However, the metanalysis linked here provides a nice overview about studies conducted in the last decade: